WELL DONE CANADA!
Added March 4:
Moving Forward with Asset Management: Brought to you by Local Government Asset Management Working Group
Workshops are being offered in Nanaimo, Prince George, Cranbrook and West Kelowna throughout the month of March.
For full details and registration information
Asset Management Program.pdf Asset Mgmt Registration.pdf
Added March 3:
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WorkSafeBC has provided statistics on all Inspection Reports issued to employers in the Local Government classification unit. The full list is here The tabs across the bottom provide deeper analysis of the issues. ADDED: The highlights on the third tab indicate those Inspection Reports which were for one of the "eleven deadly sins" or high-risk hazards. 2009Q14 V2 3 Regs Cited in IRs CU 753004.pdf
Any Regulation cited six or more times has been summarized here, 2009 IR STATISTICS.pdf with the Act or Regulation narrative to assist you.
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WorkSafeBC Regulation for Snow Avalanche Assessment Bulletin
New requirements for snow avalanche assessment came into effect on September 1, 2009 under Section 4.1.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The new requirements apply to all workplaces where there is or may be a risk from a snow avalanche. This includes industries such as ski hills, heli-skiing, backcountry and eco-tourism (e.g. snowmobile and mountain guiding, lodging), search and rescue, forestry, oil and gas, mining, power generation and transmission, land surveying, road construction, and property development. Read the full bulletin online at http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?9m8C-7pSf-Be20U6
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WorkSafeBC Prevention Policy and Regulation Review
Reminder: Avoid Repeat Penalties
WorkSafeBC can impose administrative penalties of up to $565,000 for health and safety violations. Penalties are a tool to motivate employers to comply with the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Read the full article online at http://www2.worksafebc.com/enews/regrev/100210/100210.htm
Added March 2:
WorkSafeBC Regulation and Policy - The consultation period for these items will end on May 14, 2010
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Policy Consultation - Enhancement / Devaluation of Permanent Disability Awards
At issue is a review of the enhancement and devaluation policies to determine whether revisions are required to clarify when permanent disability awards should be adjusted for enhancement or devaluation. Read the full article online at http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?9WN2-7Szl-Be20U5
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Policy Consultation - Cost Relief for Subsequent Non-Compensable Incidents
At issue is whether an employer should receive cost relief in cases where a subsequent non-compensable incident delays a worker's recovery from a compensable disability. Read the full article online at http://www2.worksafebc.com/enews/ppa/100203a.htm
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Congratulations to Paige Knapman! She is the BCMSA's sixth Certified External Auditor in Local Government COR. Visit the Certificate of Recognition Program page for more information.
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Have you been contacted by consultants about the Certificate of Recognition Program?
Six consultants have been trained and certified to perform the Local Government Health and Safety or Return to Work Audits, which are necessary to receive the Certificate of Recognition. (please see Approved Auditors for contact information) Several more consultants have taken the required training, but the participants must complete a student audit prior to being acknowledged as qualified auditors.
If you are interested in pursuing a COR External Audit, be sure to check our list to ensure the consultant you choose is one of the certified auditors.
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We invite you to join us in person or online on Tuesday, March 9th for a 90 minute seminar / webinar featuring Mr. Alan Winter, one of BC's leading experts on WorkSafeBC legislation and policy issues.
Find out what your Owner Obligations are based on the recent appeal decision outcome regarding the City of Surrey which resulted in a fine to that Municipality of $93,750.
Check out the invitation for full details and registration information.
Webinar March 9th.pdf
Registration Form Webinar Mar 9.pdf
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On June 9, 2005 an employee in the Town of Carlton Place Ontario was struck in the head by the pipe used to pressure test a water main. He lived for more than two years in a vegetative state before dying as a consequence of his traumatic brain injury.
The Coroner's Jury made eight recommendations with respect to safety management systems, safe work procedures, use of manufacturers' instructions, on-site safety meetings, and education and training of municipal workers. Click here to read the entire Coroner Jury Report.
